Ready, Set, Grow: A Supportive Morning for Expectant & New Parents focused on confidence, skills, and support.

Empowering couples and individuals with simple, evidence-based guidance to navigate the early days of parenthood with total confidence.

The journey from pregnancy to welcoming a new baby is filled with beautiful milestones, endless questions, and—let's be honest—a lot of information overload. With so much conflicting advice available online, it is incredibly easy for parents to feel completely overwhelmed before the baby even arrives.

Our mission is to cut through the digital noise and provide you with a supportive, warm, and luxurious morning focused on practical learning, empowerment, and genuine connection.

Whether you are currently pregnant, a parent-to-be preparing for the journey ahead, or navigating daily life with a newborn, this morning is curated specifically for you. We welcome moms, dads, and partners alike. Our goal is to ensure both parents leave with greater confidence, realistic expectations, and useful, real-world skills to help your family thrive from day one.

Meet your Expert Panel:

• Erica Lötter (Founder of Moms Lifeline): Gentle infant sleep foundations, biological rhythms, and environmental sleep cues.
• Naomi & Jeanine Schwartz (Founders of NeuroBloom): Maternal well-being, anxiety, and nervous system regulation.
• Jennifer Spiro (Occupational Therapist & Co-Founder of nurtureOne): Sensory processing, mimicking the womb transition, and safe containment strategies.
• Natasha McDonald: Behind the Breastfeeding Journey; Support and Reality, managing expectations, understanding emotions and prioritising self-care in the early weeks of motherhood.

Your R250 All-Inclusive Ticket Features:

• Warm Arrival Drink: A freshly brewed premium hotel Cappuccino.
• Morning Catering: A delicious, light morning meal prepared by the venue.
• Stress-Free Parking: Free, secure basement parking included at the hotel for all attendees.
• Luxury Wellness Goody Bag: A beautifully curated bag packed with premium, practical items from our incredible local sponsors, including Oh-Lief, Pure Beginnings, Mrs. Milk, Bennetts, NooNoo Pie, Quivertree Publication, Carmien Tea and Haakaa SA!
• Main Lucky Draw Entry: Automatic entry into our exciting giveaway segment to win high-value newborn hampers from Momslifeline, Nurture One, Haakaa SA and Mrs. Milk.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
• Time: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Venue: The Annex Room, One Thibault Hotel, Long Street, Cape Town CBD
• Media Partners: Proudly supported by Media in Woman and Happening News.

Spaces are strictly limited to keep our circle intimate, quiet, and deeply supportive for our parents-to-be and new families. Secure your ticket today to join our community!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my baby with me?

Absolutely! This event is built for new parents. Non-mobile, lap-sized babies are incredibly welcome to join you. We completely understand if they need to feed, fuss, or fall asleep during the talks. However, to keep the space quiet and comfortable for everyone, we kindly request that older toddlers stay at home with a caregiver if possible.

I am still pregnant, is this event suitable for me?

Yes, definitely! This morning is highly recommended for expectant moms and dads. Gaining these practical skills on sleep, routine, feeding, and mental health before your little one arrives will give you a massive boost of confidence for those early weeks at home.

What if I have dietary requirements for the light meal?

Our hosts at the Thibault Hotel cater to standard vegetarian and meat options. If you have strict allergies, or require specific Halaal or Kosher meals, please email us directly at [email protected] at least 5 days before the event so we can make the necessary arrangements with the chef.

Can my partner/husband attend with me?

We highly encourage it! Dads and partners are a critical part of the parenting team. Please note that tickets are sold per person, so your partner will need their own individual R250 ticket to cover their catering, cappuccino, and seating space.

Where exactly do I park at the Thibault Hotel?

The hotel offers secure, free on-site parking for our event attendees. When you arrive at the main hotel entrance, security will guide you to the designated parking area. From there, clear signage will lead you straight to The Annex Room.

What time should I arrive?

Doors open at 08:30 AM. We highly recommend arriving early to find parking, check-in at registration, collect your welcome cappuccino, and find a comfortable seat before our panel discussion kicks off promptly at 09:00 AM.

What is the refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable due to upfront catering and venue bookings. However, if you cannot make it at the last minute because of a baby emergency, you are more than welcome to transfer or sell your ticket to a friend. Simply update the ticket details directly on your Quicket profile.